Great idea... just missed the mark

Rating: 6/10 (1 July 2016)

The idea was fresh and different. Aliens from beneath, giant robots with their own special abilities that can defeat said giant aliens from the depths.
It was all perfectly poised to be a movie with a difference...
However, it was let down dramatically with its mediocre acting from the majority of the leading cast (excluding Idris Elba obviously) including a couple of fellow Australians which ensured a few cringe worthy moments of unrefined jargon.
The graphics were great and the fight scenes were enjoyable. There were some comical moments by the supporting cast that cut the constant tension of global annihilation.
While the story line was predictable, there were a couple of twists to keep you on your toes!